The British Columbia Hockey League today announced the release of its 2009 Parent Handbook for the College-Bound Student Athlete.The handbook, which will serve as a resource for current and prospective BCHL players, provides in-depth information on the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA), Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS), and the Alberta Collegiate Athletics Conference (ACAC).The handbook is available for […]
Editor's note: Ahead of Saturday's BCHL Game of the Week between the Millionaires and Spruce Kings, Ron Gallo takes a look back at the decades-old rivarly between the league's two northern-most teams.I haven't really spent much time this season discussing the teams based in the northern section of the British Columbia Hockey League, but have […]
Surrey Eagles forward Spencer Bennett highlights a list of five BC Hockey League prospects listed by NHL Central Scouting on the organiztion's 2009 Midterm Draft Rankings.Bennett, who has scored 14 goals and added 15 assists in 42 games, is ranked 93rd amongst North American skaters. Bennett was present at the CJHL Prospects Game in Summerside, […]
Burnaby Express rookie forward Garrick Perry was named the BC Hockey League's Player of the Week for the week of January 5th to 11th, the league announced Monday.Perry scored three goals and added three assists in four games last week, and came up big in two impressive Express road wins. First, the 18-year old struck […]
Victoria Grizzlies grad Jamie Benn and Team Canada captured the nation's fifth consecutive World Junior gold medal on Monday night in Ottawa, capping a whirlwind 11-day tournament.Just 48 hours after they found themselves seconds from a defeat at the hands of Russia, the squad put forth a dominant effort over Sweden. After building a 3-0 […]
The Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL) announced today its Top 15 rankings for the weeks of December 22nd to January 4th. Last week’s rankings and the leagues in which the teams belong to are in parenthesis. The CJHL Top 15 as of Monday, January 5th:1. (1) Spruce Grove Saints (AJHL) 2. (2) Salmon Arm Silverbacks […]
Salmon Arm Silverbacks forward Conor Morrison knows his final games with Germany at the World Junior Hockey Championships are fast approaching. His team's goal now, however, is to ensure that others follow in their footsteps a year from now.After a 1-3 record in the round-robin portion of the tournament, Morrison and Co. will face Finland […]
Langley Chiefs forward Trevor Elias has committed to attend the University of Western Michigan, the club announced Tuesday. Elias, who is known as one of the fastest players in the BCHL, has become a dynamic offensive force this season playing on a line with Milos Gordic and Derek Grant. Before a freak injury sidelined him […]
Alberni Valley Bulldogs forward Mitch MacMillan has been named the BC Hockey League's Player of the Week for the week ending December 21st, the league announced Monday.MacMillan scored four goals and added two assists in the Bulldogs' two games last week. First, he scored once and added helpers in a 6-4 victory over Cowichan Valley. Two days later he […]
The Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL) announced today its Top 15 rankings for the week of December 8th to December 14th. Last week’s rankings and the leagues in which the teams belong to are in parenthesis. The CJHL Top 15 as of Monday, December 15:1. (2) Salmon Arm Silverbacks (BCHL) 2. (1) Spruce Grove Saints […]
